Still gushing over Seeker Cassandra's romance 11 years later

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Started playing the Dragon Age series in this Year of Andraste. Just finished Inquisition and I can't stop thinking about Cassandra. Been playing video games for nearly twenty years and her courtly romance is so endearing.
Her half-smile, her embarrassment at being complimented and her 'smutty literature' speech made my heart race like a schoolboy with his first crush. She's idealistic, grumpy, stabby yet romantic and blushes so easily! The 'gruff holy knight is actually a softie' trope done so well.

Even her friendship with the Inquisitor can be so wholesome, since she grudgingly comes to appreciate the Inquisitor's efforts. You can be faithful or non-faithful and she remains respectful as long as you are respectful of her.

I've been fortunate to experience many great video game romances but I was so pleasantly surprised by hers. From other older Reddit posts, I know there are a few Cassandra admirers. Please share your thoughts and points I've missed.

Posted Jul 19, 2025, 7:45 PM UTC

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